Sensory Overload: A Mount Vesuvius of AnxietyMy wife and I were traveling to Virginia for Labor Day weekend. With her at the wheel, she was able to navigate...reactions6comments
Parkinson's: Real and Up CloseDo you have to have Parkinson's disease (PD) to write about it? I’ve often thought about and asked myself that question. So...reactionscomments
Helpful Hints for Long-Distance CaregivingCaregiving can be challenging when you live in the same area as a loved one, but it can be even trickier if...reactionscomments
Incredibles: Parkinson's Comfort Pets Are Super Heroes TooWhat is it about a furry friend that seems to melt one's troubles away? To me, it's "incredible" to watch; especially when one's...reactions9comments
Life then Diagnosis then DecisionAccording to the National Institutes of Health, 41 of every 100,000 people will deal with Parkinson's by their fourth decade of life...reactions2comments
Looking Differently at Parkinson’s DiseaseIf I had a dime for every time I heard Parkinson’s disease introduced as a “chronic, degenerative, progressive, incurable illness”, I would...reactions8comments
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson'sLiving with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or any chronic illness is never easy, but with some common sense tips and advice you can...reactionscomments
Stop PD Symptoms from Getting in the Way of Your LifeI am sure that all of us who live with this illness have experienced times of extreme hardship. These experiences in turn...reactions7comments
Nightmare on Parkinson's StreetFreddy Krueger's frightened teens have nothing to compare with my most recent Nightmare on Parkinson's Street! The disfigured "midnight mangler" who visits unsuspecting...reactions3comments
What's the Connection Between Parkinson’s and Migraines?I have been a migraineur since childhood. As expected, my migraines lessened as I entered adulthood. However, when I developed Parkinson's disease...reactions5comments
PD Pundit: Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic discussing young-onset Parkinson's disease. He shares his thoughts on how being...reactions1comment
65 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Love and Other Drugs”Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not...reactions4comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's...reactions2comments
"Parkie Pets" Are A Parkinson's Patients' BFFWay, way, waaaaay, back in the summer of 2007, my four children came up with the most amazing idea! Their daddy's birthday was...reactions2comments
What Are Some Nagging Concerns About Parkinson's You Can't Shake ?Living with Parkinson’s disease can be a constant challenge. PD can affect so many aspects of a person’s daily life and overall...reactions62comments
Advice for the Working Person with Parkinson'sIn life, we all need a mentor guide to show us the way. We all need professional assistance and advice in all...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and Intimacy: Opposites Don't AttractThe idea of intimacy seems to divide into two camps when we apply it to Parkinson’s. First is the idea of being...reactionscomments
It's Recess! So, Call Your CongressmanRecess! Around my house, Alice Cooper can be heard belting "school's out for summer!" I know you know the song, "School's Out!" But...reactions2comments
Freezing of Gait: Prevention and Potential TreatmentsFreezing of gait, or FOG, is said to affect approximately 7 percent of individuals with early Parkinson’s disease (PD) and more than...reactionscomments
The Right Medication On Time Every TimeOne frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem...reactions5comments
